Bobby Michelson
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Biography:
The unique artistry of Bobby Michelson embodies the bold contrasts of both traditional
and contemporary styles into signature, one-of-a-kind furnishings. His repertoire
encompasses a wide range of custom pieces in numerous forms and applications.
Mr. Michelson has mastered the expert techniques of woodworking and combined this
skill with an artist's imagination to create a body of work which stands alone in
American and Southern craftsmanship. In his unique pieces, one can see the subtle
combination of influences that shaped his artistry. The result is a custom furniture
piece that is as beautiful as it is functional -- a unique melding of the artisan's ability
and critical eye with the personality and style of the maker.
The unique artistry of Bobby Michelson embodies the bold contrasts of both traditional
and contemporary styles into signature, one-of-a-kind furnishings. His repertoire
encompasses a wide range of custom pieces in numerous forms and applications.
Mr. Michelson has mastered the expert techniques of woodworking and combined this
skill with an artist's imagination to create a body of work which stands alone in
American and Southern craftsmanship. In his unique pieces, one can see the subtle
combination of influences that shaped his artistry. The result is a custom furniture
piece that is as beautiful as it is functional -- a unique melding of the artisan's ability
and critical eye with the personality and style of the maker.
Mr. Michelson draws upon the very contours and grains of the fine woods he uses to develop and produce each piece. The
natural tones and characteristics of the wood, whether exotic or domestic, contribute to the character of the piece. The effect is
one of dazzling beauty and versatility -- a unique work of art that blends the strength and fluidity of nature with the cultured
imagination.
Born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama, Bobby Michelson has spent his career perfecting the techniques of fine woodworking
and using them to evoke the charm and beauty of the South. He gained his first exposure to woodworking in junior high school
where he discovered a strong gift for the craft. After graduating with a business degree from the University of Alabama in
Tuscaloosa, he returned to his first love of working with wood and in 1984 established Ramwood Furniture for the design and
crafting of custom furnishings. Since that time Mr. Michelson has developed a reputation as a dedicated artisan with a gift for
expressing the beauty and elegance of Southern craftsmanship through both traditional and contemporary styles. Numerous
awards and accolades reflect the care, precision and talent, which go into each original work of art.
Artist's Statement:
The furniture I create is constructed from the finest hardwoods using traditional joinery. The pieces are designed with function in
mind. These designs utilize forms with gentle curves and often showcase the hand cut joints.
My main focus is to craft the finest pieces possible utilizing both hand and machine techniques, whichever will most efficiently
achieve the desired results. My pieces are finished with a Tung Oil type finish or sprayed with an Acrylic Lacquer.
As a one-man studio, I do all steps in the creation of my furniture, from choosing the rough lumber the final finish.
natural tones and characteristics of the wood, whether exotic or domestic, contribute to the character of the piece. The effect is
one of dazzling beauty and versatility -- a unique work of art that blends the strength and fluidity of nature with the cultured
imagination.
Born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama, Bobby Michelson has spent his career perfecting the techniques of fine woodworking
and using them to evoke the charm and beauty of the South. He gained his first exposure to woodworking in junior high school
where he discovered a strong gift for the craft. After graduating with a business degree from the University of Alabama in
Tuscaloosa, he returned to his first love of working with wood and in 1984 established Ramwood Furniture for the design and
crafting of custom furnishings. Since that time Mr. Michelson has developed a reputation as a dedicated artisan with a gift for
expressing the beauty and elegance of Southern craftsmanship through both traditional and contemporary styles. Numerous
awards and accolades reflect the care, precision and talent, which go into each original work of art.
Artist's Statement:
The furniture I create is constructed from the finest hardwoods using traditional joinery. The pieces are designed with function in
mind. These designs utilize forms with gentle curves and often showcase the hand cut joints.
My main focus is to craft the finest pieces possible utilizing both hand and machine techniques, whichever will most efficiently
achieve the desired results. My pieces are finished with a Tung Oil type finish or sprayed with an Acrylic Lacquer.
As a one-man studio, I do all steps in the creation of my furniture, from choosing the rough lumber the final finish.